Aviation Accident Summaries

Aviation Accident Summary CHI95LA254

DELAVAN, WI, USA

Aircraft #1

N3070W

BEECH 55

Analysis

THE PILOT HAD A TOTAL OF 6.2 HOURS IN THE MAKE AND MODEL AIRCRAFT. THE PILOT REPORTED THAT HE EXPERIENCED A 'BURBLE' DURING THE LANDING FLARE. THE AIRPLANE BOUNCED TWICE BEFORE LANDING. DURING ROLLOUT THE NOSE WHEEL SEPARATED FROM THE AIRPLANE RESULTING IN SUBSTANTIAL DAMAGE.

Factual Information

On July 18, 1995, at 1620 central daylight time, a Beech 55, N3070W, sustained substantial damage as a result of a hard landing at Lake Lawn Airport, Delavan, Wisconsin. The commercial pilot received minor injuries. The 14 CFR Part 91 flight departed Palwaukee Municipal Airport, Wheeling, Illinois, en route to Lake Lawn Airport, Delavan, Wisconsin. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed and a visual flight plan was filed. The pilot had a total of 6.2 hours in the make and model aircraft. The pilot reported that he experienced a "burble" during the landing flare. The airplane bounced twice before landing. During rollout the nose wheel separated from the airplane and the weight of the airplane was supported by the nose strut.

Probable Cause and Findings

The pilot misjudged the flare and improper recovery from a bounced landing. Lack of experience in the make and model aircraft was a factor.

 

Source: NTSB Aviation Accident Database

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